My trip so far has been a lot of fun. Its such a learning experience traveling outside the U.S. Its been 7 years since I've traveled to a different country so I forget what to take in account when packing. There are many things that kicks me in the ass such as, electrical outlets, currency exchanges (taking % out of what you exchange), most of all the language barrier. Maan, I'm just dying to learn how speak French.
I arrived in Geneva, Switzerland on February 28th around 1130pm (swiss time). Sebastian picked me up and he graciously open his apartment for me to stay. I stay in one of his unccupied bedrooms. As soon as I got in, I didnt bother to sleep that night. We did some errands like grcery shopping and what not. Seb cook this meal call "Raclette" which is basically a mixture of sausages, pickles, steamed potatoes all covered in melted cheese. It was greeeaaatt! and Heavy. After that, we went out to a bar where one of Sebs friend is spinning House. Called it a night after that and slept like a baby.
The following morning, our flight leaves straight to London! These two were my role doggs! Omar on the left and Sebastian on the Right (Teacher and Butcher..lol - inside jokes-).
The weather was nice and ccccoooooollllldddd!!
We basically went to London to enter in this Jam called "House Dance UK".
Good experience. I made it past the first round but couldnt go past the second. This round I lost in was a three way battle and the guy that took that round actually won the whole competition....eerrr I know I could have done a lot better but I guess the pressure and the vibe got to me. However, I got a lot of love for my style. The event was filled wit so many house dancers and vibing out to these dope House Tracks (omg the music was great!). On the other hand, Sebastian made it to the finals. I felt that he should've taken the whole thing but you know.. what evs. (the judges will pick who they like.) The biggest lesson I learned was that I was too shy when I dance. This was told to me by Omar. It got me thinking to the things I want to improve - as a person in general - not just with my dance. I look at this as a GOOD warm up before Juste Debout.
March 1st 2010
This day was fun, we shopped at "Oxford Circus" in London. We walked all over, even SOHO. Here are some pics.
Meeting new people from all over is always the best. Here are (from left to right) Lisa, me, Arnold, Omar, and (I forgot.. sorry). The Frenchies! Good Times!
Missing our Flight!
What made this trip to London extra special was that we missed out flight back to Geneva. The next flight back was 6am the next day so we ended up spending the night at London Gatwick airport. I just couldn't sleep that night so I ended up drawing and playing on my psp most of the time. "Costa" this coffee shop was the only open the whole night. Costa is my friend. It provided me coffee, chips, sandwiches etc. I couldn't tell you all enough how good the coffee is here.
What a trip London was. I wish we had more time to stay but ya. I'll never forget this. BTW, I have video of me and Sebastian at the House battle. Ill bring that up as soon as I get back to the U.S.
The next post coming up should be about Switzerland. Adieu!
Pictures from Omar
